The Power of the 'Yes': Seeing the Potential God Has Placed in You

Brothers and sisters, if you’ve ever felt the weight of the work—the sheer, unending magnitude of what the Lord has called us to do—you know that endurance isn't just about grit. It’s about vision. It’s about remembering the promised destination, even when the road feels endless and the fog is thick.

I was recently reflecting on a talk given by Jeffrey and Patricia Holland, and a few phrases really resonated with me, especially as I think about what it means to be an internet missionary today. They spoke of perseverance, of facing odds that seemed insurmountable, and the core message always circles back to this: the victory is worth the struggle.

It’s easy, when we’re deep in study, wrestling with doctrine, or even just going through the daily grind of missionary preparation, to get bogged down in the immediate difficulty. We focus on the next appointment, the next doctrinal hurdle, the next difficult conversation. But Sister Holland’s words hit home: “The only limitations you have are those you set on yourselves.”

Learning to See What the Spirit Sees

We are taught so much in the classroom, in the MTC, and in our missionary discussions. We learn the facts, the histories, the doctrine. But as the talk reminds us, there’s a difference between learning through our heads and learning through our hearts. The Spirit doesn't operate on logic alone; it operates on potential.

Think about that scripture—that profound realization that we are "much less than what we are." That potential, that divine inheritance, is available to every single one of us, every single day. It’s the calling to be an internet missionary, to be a disciple anywhere, all the time. It means realizing that your greatest tool isn't a pamphlet or a tract; it’s your willingness to keep pulling, even when the effort feels exhausting.

This isn't just for those actively serving full-time. For us returned missionaries, it means continuing to build our lives here, in our homes, in our communities. For those of us who are lifelong disciples, it means keeping the covenants alive and the faith burning bright.

It takes effort, patience, and a willingness to look past the immediate "no" or the current difficulty to the glorious vision of Zion—the fulfillment of our potential. Don't let the mundane or the discouraging moment convince you that your capacity for growth has reached its limit.

If you feel yourself getting bogged down in the "what ifs" or the "what wasn't," I encourage you to remember the power of focusing on the *becoming*. Be excited about your chance to grow and develop. That’s where the real power lies.

If you want to dig deeper into this concept of inherent potential, I highly recommend reading up on the Iron Rod authors. If you're looking for a refresher on how to handle those tough questions when you’re in the field, check out a session with Davee. He’s fantastic at walking through those tricky investigator questions using his AI Investigator role.

For those of us looking to deepen our study together, remember that our Book Club or Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces is a wonderful place to share these insights with others. Let’s commit to seeing the potential in ourselves and in our neighbors!

Keep hanging in there, my brothers and sisters. We are laying the foundation of a great work, and that work is *you*.